Title: Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly! Cottage in Dorchester ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115850000/115843500/115843468/334b95a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115850000/115843500/115843468/b872597f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115850000/115843500/115843468/b69d43a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115850000/115843500/115843468/d2c162cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115850000/115843500/115843468/b296ac56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly! Welcome to The Stables at Whites Dairy House, Piddlehinton – A Relaxing Countryside Escape tucked away in the heart of Dorset’s rolling countryside. The Stables at Whites Dairy House offers an idyllic and peaceful retreat for couples or solo travellers. This beautifully converted 1-bedroom apartment combines rustic charm with contemporary comfort, set within the picturesque hamlet of Piddlehinton and just a short drive from the historic town of Dorchester. Surrounded by open fields, riverbanks, and tranquil paddocks, The Stables invites you to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the natural beauty of the West Country at your own pace. Your Home Away from Home Step inside to discover a stylish, thoughtfully designed apartment with everything you need for a comfortable stay: • En-suite Bedroom: A restful space featuring a luxurious king-size bed, crisp linens, and calming décor. Perfect for deep, uninterrupted sleep.
 • Open Plan Living Area: Relax in a beautifully furnished lounge with a cosy sofa, reading nook, and smart TV. 
 • Fully Equipped Kitchen: Whether you're brewing a morning coffee or cooking a romantic dinner, the modern kitchen includes an oven, hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, and all essential utensils and cookware.
 • Private Entrance & Parking: Enjoy your own entrance with free off-road parking right outside.
 • Outdoor Access: Step outside to explore the gardens and paddocks, enjoy a morning coffee by the garden, or take a stroll through the surrounding countryside.
 • A Countryside Setting Like No Other Set within the grounds of Whites Dairy House—a charming period property with a rich farming history—The Stables looks out over paddocks, fields, and the River Piddle. You’re welcome to explore the surrounding gardens and paddocks, enjoy a picnic under the trees, or simply take in the peaceful sounds of the countryside. Explore Dorset – Day Trips, Coastlines & Hidden Gems Whether you're here to relax or explore, The Stables is perfectly located for accessing the best of Dorset: Nearby Villages and Towns • Sherborne (25 minutes): A historic market town with stunning architecture, independent shops, and the majestic Sherborne Abbey. A perfect destination for lunch and a relaxed day out.
 • Cerne Abbas (15 minutes): Known for the famous Cerne Giant chalk figure and quaint streets with tearooms and pubs.
 • Dorchester (10 minutes): The county town of Dorset, filled with Roman ruins, museums, and literary history (Thomas Hardy fans, take note!).
 Jurassic Coast Adventures • West Bay (35 minutes): Famed for its dramatic cliffs and golden beach, as seen in Broadchurch. Great for fish and chips, beach walks, and coastal views.
 • Lyme Regis (45 minutes): A charming coastal town filled with fossil shops, seafood restaurants, and the iconic Cobb harbour wall.
 • Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove (40 minutes): A must-see natural wonder and great walking destination.
 Local Pubs & Restaurants Worth Discovering • The Thimble Inn (Piddlehinton) – Just a stroll from the property, this 18th-century thatched pub is a local gem offering classic British fare, Sunday roasts, and a welcoming log fire.
 • The Brace of Pheasants (Plush) – A stylish pub with hearty seasonal menus, just 8 minutes away.
 • The Wise Man Inn (West Stafford) – Renowned for its gastro pub menu and friendly atmosphere.
 • Olives Et Al (Sturminster Newton) – Deli-style café and store full of Mediterranean delights.
 Walking, Wildlife & Outdoor Fun • Hardy Way & South Dorset Ridgeway Trails – Ideal for walkers and nature lovers.
 • Kingcombe Nature Reserve – A peaceful sanctuary of wildflower meadows and woodland.
 • Abbotsbury Swannery & Subtropical Gardens – A fascinating and unique day out.
 Perfect For... • Romantic countryside breaks
 • Solo retreats or writing escapes
 • Nature walks, photography, and birdwatching
 • Exploring Dorset’s coast and countryside ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36710000/36708900/36708809/b59d4e94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Frampton Arms Dorchester - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 529 reviews CA $82 CA $99 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.779575,-2.402255&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mw%7DtH%60etM%3FW%3FW%40Y%3FW%40W%3FY%40W%40W%40YBW%40WBWBW%40YBWBUDWBWDWBWDUDWDUDWDUFUDUFUDUFUFUFSHUFSFSHSHSFSHSHSHQHQJQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOHOLOJMJOLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLKJKLKNILILILINGLILGNGLENGLENELENENCLENCNCNANCLANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLDNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNJLHJJLJLJLJLLJJLLJLLLJNJLLNHNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPHPHRHPHRFRHRHRFRFRHTFRFTFTDTFTDTFTDTDVDTDVDTBVDVBVDVBVBV%40VBVBV%40VBV%40X%40V%40V%3FX%40V%40V%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAVAV%3FXAVAVAXCVAVCVCVAVCVCVEVCVEVCVETEVETEVETGTETGTETGTGTGRITGRGRIRIRGRIRIPIRIPKPIPKPIPKNKPKNKNINMNKLKNMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJKJMHOJMHMHMHOFMHMFOFMDOFMDODMDODOBMDOBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOCOCOAOCMEOCOEMEOEMEOGMEOGMGMIOGMIMIMIOIMKKKMKMKMKMMKKMMKMMMKOKMMOIOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQIQISIQISGSISISGSGSIUGSGUGUEUGUEUGUEUEWEUEWEUCWEWCWEWCUCYAWCWCWAWCWAYAWAW%3FYAW%3FWAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YI5cx5_yZZXgOJSzb7ElVf6_Cro=) Piddlehinton, England #### What's nearby - Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 10 min drive - 11.8 km - Cerne Abbas Giant - 11 min drive - 10.2 km - Hardy's Cottage - 12 min drive - 12.7 km - Sculpture by the Lakes - 13 min drive - 13.5 km - Durdle Door - 37 min drive - 31.6 km #### Getting around - Dorchester West Station - 15 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive - ‪Kings Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪Thimble Inn - ‬1 min walk - ‪Tom Brown's - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Old Ship Inn - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly! located? > Situated in Dorchester, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Badger Watch Dorset, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, and Terracotta Warriors Museum. Dinosaur Museum and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stylish Cottage Escape in Piddlehinton, West Dorset. Pet friendly! 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